Communications Consultant (EA)

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Communications Consultant

TELECOMMUTE · Washington, District of Columbia, United States

DESCRIPTION

Description of Consulting Role

The Communications Consultant will partner with executive, programmatic, and operations staff to develop and implement the communications strategies required for the Alliance to influence its target audiences and achieve its goals. This is the only Communications role at the Alliance.

The person in this role will have the primary day-to-day contact with the in-house communications professionals and communications consultants for our member foundations. Major areas of responsibility include:

Overall Communications Strategy

Lead the development and implementation of an overall strategic communications plan, including traditional and social media strategy

Collaborate with Alliance staff, staff of member foundations, and other consultants regarding communications strategy

Coordinate design and development of original content for major publications, including annual reports – includes drafting and editorial responsibility for content developed by staff and vendors

Coordinate webinars and necessary platforms

Develop style guide for Alliance publications

Serve as in-house copyeditor for major materials

Develop development of video content as necessary

Website

Launch and maintain a website for the Alliance, including creating new content and revising existing content/materials, updating information, identifying and managing vendor relationship(s), and identifying ways for the site to become an even better resource to media, partners and others (e.g., password-protected components, calendars, etc.)

Media Relations

Manage press relations by liaising with reporters and media outlets to help shape, create, and respond to news coverage related to the Alliance’s mission and goals (includes securing earned media as needed

Proposal Content

A proposal, not to exceed three pages and to include a proposed consulting plan containing the following:

Contact information

References, with contact information (three clients within the last two years)

Project description/approach/scope of work, including a detailedbudget for a one year assignment (12 months) Resumes for all relevant team members.

The Communications Consultant must be an empathetic, resourceful, and highly responsible individual with a high degree of professionalism, a strong work ethic, and a flexible and collaborative spirit. Ability to navigate and perform at a high level through ambiguous and dynamic contexts is essential, along with the ability to coordinate strategic processes and strong project management skills. A commitment to racial justice at the intersection of gender, intellectual curiosity, and ongoing professional development and growth are essential.

The ideal candidate would have experience in strategic communications, media relations, website design, art direction, and social/digital media strategy. Some experience with the philanthropic sector preferred. Although traditional PR or communications experience is welcome, we also are interested in candidates who demonstrate alternative qualifications and capabilities for achieving our organizational goals

Timeline

Proposals are due by Friday, February 10, 2017 to admin@funders4bmoc.org.